Cusumano

Deep, dense colour, in the nose much fruit and a breath easily sweetish liquorice. Very elegant with fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow. This single-varietal Grillo smells of citrus fruit, melon and fine herbs. On the palate, a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright lemon yellow. Exceedingly fragrant of elderberry and lime, with yellow fruit and a hint of ripe quince. Spans the tongue delicately, compact at the core, shows pressure and juicy play, fine salt lemon enlivens the medium-long finish." Falstaff

Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby. In the nose of ripe cherries, dark chocolate and wild berries. Fresh and crisp on the palate, showing young fruit and crisp acidity, glides along finely." Falstaff

"A fine-tannined and pretty-fruited nero d'avola with black-cherry and blueberry character and some citrus. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. In check, but open." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose a lot of fruit and a touch of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

This Sicilian cuvée is beautifully textured, harmonious and rich. The aroma is seductive of honeydew melon, banana and herbs with a crisp freshness. A remarkable dry white wine with a good balance between acidity and fruit and of persistent persistence. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Closed with a glass cork, the Cusumano 2020 Sicilia Angimbé opens to a luminous light gold color and aromas of fleshy peach, pear and cantaloupe melon. This is a blend of 70% Insolia and 30% Chardonnay from the Tenuta Ficuzza in Piana degli Albanesi in the province of Palermo and grown at a very high and cool 700 to 800 meters in altitude." Robert Parker

"Very ripe, almost dried peach and apricot notes with hints of fresh herbs and a light sawdust note that turns more toffee-like on the palate. Medium-bodied and packed with ripe flavors." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe wild berries, concentrated, full-fruited yet elegant taste that finishes in a fresh, smooth finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is soft and rich with blackberry, baked cherry, dusty terracotta and grilled fennel seed. The wine shows much of that earthy character that is associated with the two complementary grapes used in this blend. Benuara offers great value." Robert Parker

Here comes one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white grape variety Carricante. Fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted aroma of citrus, white peach, yeast, flint and smoke. Cool grapefruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral hints in the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright straw yellow with gold. Fresh lemongrass dominates the nose, along with orange peel, yellow apple and some fumé. Spans the tongue in an interwoven way, a lot of minerality, shows a lot of freshness in the attack and course, animating saltiness, goes into the finish with a slight aftertaste." Falstaff

"Attractive aromas of green apple, pear, lime and kiwi with hints of salt follow through to a medium body with sliced-apple and green-pear flavors and bright, crisp acidity at the finish. Clean and beautiful." James Suckling

Subtle aromas and flavours of red cherry and pink flowers, clean and fresh on the palate, very aromatic and balanced taste with a slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a tight bead of fresh cranberries and oranges running through this. The palate is quite full, but remains energetic and flavorful." James Suckling

Bright, lightening garnet, very clear bouquet with emphatically fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-dosed power, smooth tannin; juicy, persistent and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Frank and attractive red-cherry, cranberry and floral aromas, plus a sleek and vivid palate make this a classic Etna red. Very good balance at the clean, mineral finish." James Suckling

A modern, single-varietal Chardonnay that does not deny its terroir with an almost Burgundian style. Elegant, complex and with a lot of character, the aromatically fragrant Jalé shows itself with a balanced, long taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Jale Chardonnay presents an incredibly pretty bouquet of chamomile, a dusting of confectioner’s spice, pear and vanilla bean. It’s silky in feel, while leaning more toward the savory spectrum, as salty minerals and tart orchard fruits are briskly carried across a core of bright acidity. While a bit understated through the close, it’s crisp and clean. Hints of ginger and spice slowly fade away." Vinous

"Lots of almost smoky ripe-apple aromas and flavors here, together with peach-melba, lychee and light toffee notes. Full and dense with a rather oily feel. Packed with flavor that turns more acute and savory as it progresses." James Suckling

"The Cusumano 2019 Sicilia Jalé is a pure expression of Chardonnay that draws its fruit from 30-year-old plants in the Vigneto del Ventaglio (a fan-shaped plot) in the Tenuta Ficuzza. This single-vineyard expression ferments in oak and then ages on the fine lees for eight months. The wine reveals a soft and enriched personality, with stone fruits, dried apricot and Sicilian acacia honey. There is a point of pleasant sweetness here, but the wine is also savory and mineral." Robert Parker

The name refers to the altitude at which the grapes for this spumante, produced using the Champagne method, grow. Noble light yellow, in the bouquet delicate notes of broom, yellow fruits and the typical yeast note. On the palate, a fine, persistent perlage, plus fine yellow fruit and respectable depth, finishing aristocratically elegant, fresh, fruity and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"A flavorful, concentrated sparkling with aromas of dried pineapple, chamomile, candied lemon and brioche. It's medium-bodied with soft, fine bubbles and tangy acidity. Delicious layers of candied and preserved fruit give an umami and saline quality. Dry feel." James Suckling

Salealto consists of equal parts Insolia, Zibibbo and Grillo and was aged for about 10 months on the fine lees in stainless steel. Strong golden yellow with green reflections. Open nose with hints of beeswax, yellow flowers, acacia, red apple and green pepper. Very refreshing on the palate, low acidity, fine saltiness and a wonderful fruit exoticism. In the deep finish, herbal spice and expansive fruit with beautiful freshness - definitely aerate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Salealto mixes both savory and sweet, combining notes of candied ginger, white pepper, caraway and melon. It’s silky and deeply textural, as ripe orchard fruits and minerals cascade across a core of brisk acids, giving way to hints of sage toward the close. Tropical citrus and exotic spices linger incredibly long through the mouthwatering finale. The Salealto is really quite unique, and it holds your attention firmly." Vinous

"The 2018 Salealto (with fruit from the Tenuta Ficuzza) is a dense, medium to full-bodied white wine with a yellowish golden color. The blend is Insolia, Grillo and Zibibbo. This is a profound and well-constructed wine that reveals ample apricot, poached pear and toasted almond. There are light touches of cinnamon and toasted saffron as well that give the wine an almost exotic personality. It aged on the fine lees for ten months. You could pair it with shellfish or a seafood tostada with lime juice and chopped papaya." Robert Parker

Sagana, an impressively varietal and at the same time very fresh Nero d'Avola of dark colour, intensely scented of sour cherries, undergrowth, iodine and graphite. Very powerful and full-bodied on the palate, velvety tannins and a long, slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark garnet with violet reflections. Distinctly fragrant on juicy blueberry, plum and fine pralines, in addition freshly roasted coffee, tobacco in the background. Gripping in the mouth, shows a lot of intensity, appears compact and a bit pithy in the tannin, finishes powerfully on rich fruit nuances." Falstaff

"The 2017 Nero d'Avola Sàgana pulls you close with a mix of black currants, brown spice, tobacco and crushed rocks. It’s soft in texture, presenting a pure and savory display of black fruit and inner herbal notes, all lifted by salty acids and minerals. Grippy tannins linger through the purple-tinged finale, as this tapers off lightly structured yet long, resonating on wild berries and hints of mocha and tar. Color me impressed. Give the Sagana another year in the cellar, and then reap the rewards." Vinous

"This wine sources its fruit from a site identified on the front label: the Vigneto del Torrone Bianco in the Tenuta San Giacomo. A pure expression of Nero d'Avola, the Cusumano 2017 Sicilia Sàgana is a richly concentrated and powerful wine. The bouquet is heartily enriched with blackberry preserves and cherry confit, and the wine is soft and luscious to touch. The length is moderate, even a bit clipped, in this hot vintage that front-loads most of its fruit weight and volume. Black olive tapenade appears on the finish." Robert Parker

"A red with plenty of blackberry, chocolate, some wet earth and bark, as well as black-tea undertones. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Give it a little time." James Suckling

A fresh sweet wine made from sun-dried Moscato grapes, golden yellow with a pure floral fragrance and full of the Sicilian sun! Fine, soft, round taste, honey-sweet with a delicate fresh and citrus fruit note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from dried Moscato grapes, this opens with heady aromas of marmalade, ripe apricot and jasmine. The aromas follow through to the balanced palate alongside pistachio, vanilla and fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Guardiola, a cru from Nerello Mascalese, shows the typical elegant aromatics from volcanic soils. Fine raspberry fruit, gentle acidity and silky tannins, full and ripe, but never too full. A modern drop from a traditional vine. SUPERIORE.DE

"An appealing note of ripe black raspberry is pure and lightly juicy, leading the way in this grippy, mineral-driven red. It's layered with accents of licorice snap, sage, orange peel and a smoky tang of hot iron. Quite elegant through the the finish, where the dense tannins hold sway for now, recommending short-term cellaring or decanting." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of fragrant purple flower, underbrush, Mediterranean scrub and fragrant spice shape the nose. Focused and elegantly structured, the vibrant palate features ripe black cherry, raspberry, licorice and a hint of saline alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins that grip the close." Wine Enthusiast

"Smoked meat, volcanic ash, licorice and wild cherries. It’s medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Delightfully mineral with spice, dried herbs and berries on the palate. Leather and dust on the finish." James Suckling

"Good full bright red. Captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, quinine, powdered rocks and violet. Big, dense and mineral with no easy sweetness to the rich ripe but refined red fruit and stony flavors. Finishes extremely long and with a multifaceted personality, but this young, still brooding wine needs time." Vinous

The third vintage of the red crus from Cusumano's still young Alta Mora family from Etna is a deep dark red, single-varietal Nerello. Elegant bouquet with aromas of berries and herbs, on the palate lean, juicy and very finesse with silky tannins and fine acidity, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, focused red, with brambly herb accenting the wild cherry and red currant fruit flavors. It's light- to medium-bodied, with a fine frame of light, snappy tannins and a subtle underpinning of tarry smoke and spice lingering on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Elegant and savory, this focused red has aromas of wild berry, blue flower, underbrush and dark spice. The radiant palate has great energy, delivering juicy Morello cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside lithe, fine-grained tannins that give it a rather drying finish. Bright acidity keeps it well balanced." Wine Enthusiast

"Complex aromas of smoke, bramble and savory herbs, followed by cloves and dried flowers. This is an elegant, medium-bodied red with ultra fine tannins and red-tea notes. Firm and lightly austere. Mouthwatering finish." James Suckling

"The Alta Mora 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a wine of unsuspecting power and intensity. The momentum takes a moment to build, but sure enough, this wine fills the balloon of your glass with ripe cherry, cassis, blue flower and rusty nail aromas. It also shows a sanguine or mineral side with iron ore and pencil shavings. Made with fruit from 90- to 100-year-old vines, the wine hits the palate in a sharp and decisive manner, thanks to the tannins and the wine's focused style. A tasting party with just a few slices of caciocavallo cheese will be huge success with this bottle." Robert Parker